10 Techniques for Dark Cardstock

I'm SOOOO excited about these cards. I love a dramatic look, so here are ten techniques and tips for working with dark cardstock.

Techniques:

1. Hot Foil

2. Metallic Pen

3. Bright Matting Layers

4. Metallic Watercolor

5. Dry Embossing

6. Dark Card Bases

7. Dark Foam Tape

8. Get Darker

9. White Pigment Ink

10. Bright Sentiment

Size: A2

Featuring:

• Spellbinders, Joyful Glimmer Plate [SPB] [SBC]

• Holly and Foliage 3D Embossing Folder [SPB] [SBC]

• Spellbinders Essential Modern Ovals [SPB] [SBC]

• Kuretake Pearl and Gem Watercolors [AMZ]

• Matte Gold Foil

• Matte Silver Foil

• Thermo-Web Black Foam Tape [SBC]

Size: A2

Featuring:

• Spellbinders, July 2023 3D Embossing Folder of the Month (Temporarily Unavailable)

• Spellbinders, Vintage Ornaments 3D Embossing Folder (Great Alternative) [SPB] [SBC]

• Spellbinders, Glitter Wishes Hot Foil Sentiment [SPB] [SBC]

• Matte Gold Foil

• Hero Arts Unicorn White Pigment Ink

Featured on the Spellbinders Website. Check it out HERE!

Size: A2

Featuring:

• Spellbinders, Joy Tree [SPB] [SBC]

• Honeybee Metallic Gold Ink [SBC] [SBP]

• Honeybee Metallic Silver Ink [SBC] [SBP]

• Perfect Pearls, Blue Patina [ACOT]

• Distress Oxide Inks

  • Cracked Pistachio

  • Pine Needles

  • Spun Sugar

  • Shaded Lilac

  • Uncharted Mariner

  • Festive Berries

Featured on the Spellbinders Website. Check it out HERE!

Size: A2

Featuring:

• Spellbinders, Layered Merry Christmas Foliage Stencils [SPB] [SPC]

• Honeybee Metallic Gold Ink [SBC] [SBP]

• Honeybee Metallic Silver Ink [SBC] [SBP]

• Perfect Pearls, Blue Patina [ACOT]

• Distress Oxide Inks:

  • Cracked Pistachio

  • Pine Needles

  • Spun Sugar

  • Shaded Lilac

  • Uncharted Mariner

  • Festive Berries

Size: A2

Featuring:

• Spellbinders, Bottle Brush Trees Duo Dies [SPB] [SBC]

• Spellbinders, A Merry Little Christmas Glimmer Sentiments [SPB] [SBC]

• Vintage Ornaments 3D Embossing Folder [SPB] [SBC]

• Perfect Pearls, Forever Voilet

• Simon Says Stamp Taffy Ink

• Altenew, Andromeda Ink

Visual Supply List

Everyday Tools:

I've been making cards for over ten years and there are a few things that get used on a daily basis. They make cardmaking more joyful for me. I hope this list is helpful for you. Some items are listed with an affiliate link which offers me a small commission at no cost to you (items noted with an asterisk), while others are linked here just because I think these products are the best!

• Ergonomic Bone Folder, Dress My Craft [SCB]*

• Scor-Pal, 1/8” Scor Board [SCB]*

• Misti Stamping Tool [SCB]*

• Craft Pick and Embellishment Wand--Trinity Stamps Pickup Stick [SCB]*

• Cottontail Embossing Powder Tool [RHD]*

• Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die Manual Cutting Machine [SCB or SPL]*

• Tim Holtz 8.5” Mini Guillotine Trimmer [SCB]*

• Gemini Jr. Electronic Die Cutting Machine [SCB]*

• The Absorber Shammy Towel (Stamp Cleaner) [AMZ]

• Big Momma Foam Tape Roll [SSS](1mm thick, which is about half the thickness of most foam tape)

• Accent Opaque 120 lb. Cardstock [AMZ]

Thanks for checking out today's projects! I hope you enjoy!

-Sara Lihz